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FRE140Y1
The Pleasure of Reading 78S

Reading and critical discussion of a selection of literary texts whose style and structure have, over the centuries, captivated their readers by combining grace, harmony, wit, and passion. This course is strongly recommended for those intending to take a specialist or major in French language and literature.
Prerequisite: OAC/FSL121Y


FRE210Y1
Introduction to Quebec Literature and Culture 78L

A study of aspects of Quebec culture: art, cinema, cuisine, language, literature and music, and their role in the evolution of a distinct society. This survey course familiarizes students with the socio-historical context and way of life of the Quebecois in order to better understand and appreciate Quebec literature.
Co- or prerequisite: FRE150Y/180Y/FSL161Y/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE240Y1
An Introduction to Literary Analysis 78S

Techniques of literary criticism and analysis, based on a detailed study of selected novels, drama, and poetry from the 17th century to the present.
Co- or prerequisite: FRE150Y/180Y/FSL161Y/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE250Y1
Literary History in Context 78S

The evolution and major trends of French literature from the Middle Ages to modern times set against their historical background and studied through representative texts, selected both for their historical importance and their relevance to modern readers - novels, plays, poetry, short stories.
Exclusion: FRE150Y
Prerequisite: FRE180Y/FSL161Y/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE299Y1
Research Opportunity Program


FRE304H1
Women Writers 26S

An analysis of selected texts by women writers, emphasizing particular themes and textual strategies used to represent the female subject, her relationship to language, her reality and world view.(Not offered in 2001-2002)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE310H1
Novels of the Land 26S

A study of five representative Quebec novels which are literary examples of the modernization of a distinctly rural society, with emphasis on historical and cultural considerations. Authors may include Aubert de Gaspe, Hemon, Guevremont, Ringuet, and Roy. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE312H1
Novels of the Quiet Revolution 26S

A study of five of the most significant Quebec novels published during or dealing with the Quiet Revolution as examples of literary creations reflecting a society in the process of defining and liberating itself in the turbulent decade of the sixties. Authors may include Aquin, Bessette, Blais, Caron, Carrier, Jasmin, Paradis.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE314H1
From Modernism to Postmodernism: Contemporary Quebec Fiction 26S

Quebec postmodern literature speaks of vitality, liberating forces, and creativity. This course explores the textual forms and themes that challenge tradition and authority in contemporary writing. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE315H1
Family Matters in Quebec Theatre 26S

A study of the characteristic themes and structures of Quebec drama, the quest for social and individual identity, and the affirmation of a distinctly quebecois theatrical expression in works by Gelinas, Dube, and Tremblay. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE317H1
Explorations of Self in Contemporary Quebec Theatre 26S

From the intimate plays of Marie Laberge to the multimedia explorations of Robert Lepage, Quebec dramatists continue to experiment, often through metatheatrical devices, with various ways of communicating the search for self-understanding. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE320Y1
The 17th Century: The Rise of Classicism 52S

Essential works of literature from the "Grand Siecle," including court poetry, plays by Corneille, Moliere and Racine and some of the earliest narratives written for and by women, explored within the social framework of Europe's most highly refined cultural period. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE322Y1
The 18th Century: The Age of Enlightenment 52S

At the forefront of the present cultural and political organization of the West, 18th century France defined individual and collective subjectivities (individualism, gender roles, democracy). This course explores these issues in their original context through the work of authors such as Rousseau, Voltaire, Sade, Laclos, Graffigny, and Beaumarchais.
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE324Y1
The 19th Century: The Age of Revolutions 52S

From the Neo-Classicism of the Napoleonic era to Zola's Naturalism, a study of the way in which 19th century French literature is shaped by the various revolutions in the fields of science, language, politics and the arts.(Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE326Y1
The 20th Century: From Surrealism to Post-modernism and Beyond 52S

Characterized by experimentation and by the crisis of representation, 20th century French literature has undergone numerous transformations in form, content, and generic boundaries. This course studies these literary movements, trends, and transgressions in poetry, prose, and theatre.
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE332H1
Francophone Literature I 26S

Francophone literature of Africa, the Caribbean, the South Sea Islands. Different approaches - textual, ideological, historical - to the works of francophone writers living and writing outside Quebec or France.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE359H1
Studies in Drama I 26S

A study of selected pre-1800 French plays from various theoretical and ideological perspectives, involving questions of dramaturgy, staging techniques and productions.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE360H1
Studies in Drama II 26S

A study of selected post-1800 French plays from various theoretical and ideological perspectives, involving questions of dramaturgy, staging techniques and productions. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE364Y1
The Golden Age of the Novel 52S

The ways in which such writers as Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Maupassant, and Zola developed the techniques of the novel while exploring such themes as ambition, alienation, and class struggle.
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE365H1
Pre-Revolutionary Prose Fiction 26S

The various forms and transformations of the novel from its beginnings in the 16th and 17th centuries until the French Revolution. The corpus may include pastoral, historical, epistolary, philosophical, and libertine novels as well as the novella. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE367H1
Studies in the 20th Century French Novel I 26S

An analysis of major French novels of the first half of the 20th century, reflecting various literary movements of this period. Works by authors such as Proust, the female novelists of the Belle Epoque, Colette, Gide, Camus, Malraux, Yourcenar, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Leduc. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE368H1
Studies in the 20th Century French Novel II 26S

An analysis of major French novels of the latter part of the 20th century, beginning with the New Novel and exploring other contemporary developments such as experimental writing, the women's movement, postmodernism, and the new generation of Minuit authors. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project


FRE404H1
Feminist Readings 26S

A study of the major trends and concepts in feminist theory. Selected literary texts by women writers are analyzed using different feminist perspectives as strategies of critical reading and interpretation.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE410H1
Advanced Topics in Quebec Studies I 26S

An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of Quebecois literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.(Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE411H1
Advanced Topics in Quebec Studies II 26S

An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of Quebecois literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE419H1
Literature of the Renaissance (formerly FRE319H) 26S

Rabelais' carnavalesque vision of the world, Ronsard's worship of Beauty, the cruel and bloody tragedy of Garnier, Montaigne's exploration of the self. A study of selected writers of the 16th century, an age of crucial epistemological shifts and of exploration by poets, artists, and humanists.
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE420Y1
Medieval French Literature (formerly FRE420H) 52S

Religious fervour, war, chivalry, romance and ribald humour are just some of the themes found in selected texts from the French Middle Ages up to 1500; readings in the original and modern translations. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE273Y


FRE431H1
Francophone Literature II 26S

Francophone literature of Africa, the Caribbean, the South Sea Islands. Different approaches -- textual, ideological, historical -- to the works of francophone writers living and writing outside Quebec or France. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course or permission of the instructor. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE434H1
Native Authors in Quebec 26S

A study of works of modern Native authors representing the diversity of aboriginal cultures in Quebec.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSL course or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y/240Y


FRE438H1
Advanced Topics in French Studies I 26S

An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of French literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.(Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSLcourse or permission of the instructor.
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE439H1
Advanced Topics in French Studies II 26S

An advanced seminar dedicated to specific issues of French literature and culture. Focusing on an author, a literary genre, or based on a multidisciplinary approach involving cinema, arts and music, each seminar reflects the professor's current research. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSLcourse or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


FRE444H1
Literary Theory and Methodology I 26S

A study of various theoretical and methodological approaches (semiotics, socio-criticism, psychoanalysis, narratology) of contemporary literary criticism and their application to selected literary texts. See Undergraduate Brochure for details. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSLcourse or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y


FRE445H1
Literary Theory and Methodology I 26S

A study of various theoretical and methodological approaches (semiotics, socio-criticism, psychoanalysis, narratology) of contemporary literary criticism and their application to selected literary texts. See Undergraduate Brochure for details.
Prerequisite: Any 200-series FRE/FSLcourse or permission of the instructor
Recommended preparation: FRE210Y


FRE449H1
Modern French Poetry (formerly FRE349H) 26S

The search for pure poetry, music and form. A study of French poetic movements of the 20th century, through the work of such poets as Mallarme, Rimbaud, Apollinaire, Breton, Eluard, Char, Michaux, and Ponge. (Not offered in 2001-2002; offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: One 200-series FRE/FSL course
Recommended preparation: FRE240Y


French Linguistics Courses

FRE172H1
French Grammar, within Reason 39S

An introduction to basic concepts of the grammar of French from an analytic point of view. This course is useful to anyone wishing to undertake a program in French Studies or wishing to improve their knowledge of French as a Second Language.
Prerequisite:OAC/FSL121Y


FRE272Y1
The Structure of Modern French: An Introduction 78S

A descriptive study of contemporary French: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Theoretical discussion in general linguistics.
Prerequisite: FRE150Y/180Y/FSL161Y(73%)/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE273Y1
General History of the French Language 52S

The changes by which the Latin spoken in northern Gaul became today's French. Phonetic, morphological, syntactic and semantic evolution; regional, dialectical and social variations; the question of French in Canada; attitudes of writers, grammarians, and scholars; political and social history.
Prerequisite: FRE150Y/180Y/FSL161Y(73%)/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE277Y1
Orthoepy 78S

The relationship between spelling and pronunciation; the main features of the French phonetic system, including prosodic features (e.g. stress and intonation) with emphasis on oral reading.
Exclusion: Not open to native speakers or fluent speakers of French
Prerequisite: FRE150Y/180Y/FSL161Y(73%)/181Y/OAC French (immersion) or permission of instructor


FRE376H1
French Phonology and Phonetics 26S

A study of the phonological system of modern French based on actual samples of speech taken from different regional varieties and socio-economic groups.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y/277Y


FRE378H1
French Syntax 26S

A study of the distribution and relationships of the syntagmatic components of contemporary French, the sentential structure including the principles of coordination, subordination and expansion. Theoretical approaches.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y


FRE386H1
French Semantics (formerly FRE476H) 26S

Various approaches to the notion of meaning; its functioning at all levels of representation.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y


FRE387H1
French Morphology 26S

A study of the morphological system of modern French, its relationship to syntax and phonology; theoretical notions derived from the analysis of specific data.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y


FRE389H1
Lexicography 26S

The dictionary considered as a tool for second language acquisition, and for translation. The types and methods of monolingual and bilingual dictionaries: variety of aims, structural complexity of lexicographical discourse, limits of the usefulness of the dictionary. (Not offered in 2001-2002)
Prerequisite: Any FRE 200-series linguistics or literature course


FRE471H1
Medieval French Language 26S

Characteristic features of French phonology, grammar and vocabulary up to 1500; analysis of extracts from principal genres, periods and geographic areas.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y/273Y


JFL478H1
Issues in French and Linguistics 26S

An advanced seminar on issues of current theoretical relevance in linguistics with special reference to French. This course is taught in English.
Prerequisite: Any 300+series FRE or LIN course


FRE479H1
Sociolinguistics 26S

The relationship between language use and social factors such as socio-economic status, types of situation and gender of speaker. Theoretical notions are derived through the analysis of specific data, focusing on Canadian French and other varieties spoken in the Americas.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y


FRE489H1
Special Topics in Advanced Linguistics 26S

An advanced seminar on a specific aspect of French linguistics.
Prerequisite: FRE272Y


FRE375Y1
Comparative Stylistics 52S

A comparative study of the characteristics of French and English expression and how they pertain to the problems of translation.
Prerequisite: FSL281Y/282H/any 200-series FRE "Specialist" course


FRE480Y1
Translation: French to English 52S

Intensive translation from French to English. Texts are drawn from diverse fields: literature, business, economics, politics, science, art, and advertising.
Prerequisite: FRE375Y or permission of the instructor


FRE481Y1
Translation: English to French 52S

Intensive translation from English to French. Texts are drawn from diverse fields: literature, business, economics, politics, science, art and advertising.
Prerequisite: FRE375Y or permission of the instructor


FRE490Y1
Senior Essay

TBA
An independent research paper on either a literary or linguistic topic to be proposed by the student and supervised by an instructor, culminating in a major research paper.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department


FRE491H1/492H1
Independent Study

TBA
A scholarly project supervised by a member of staff on a literary or linguistic topic of common interest including readings, discussions, and papers.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department



FRE206H1
Introduction to the Internet in French 39S

A non-technical introduction to the French-language Internet, given in French, open to francophones and non-francophones. The French Internet is studied as a tool destined to play an increasingly important role in research, education and the workplace. Students learn how to locate, record and exploit a variety of French Internet resources, utilising e-mail and online course-related materials. (Not offered in 2001-2002)
Prerequisite: FSL161Y/181Y or equivalent. (With permission of the Department, FSL161Y/181Y may be taken as a co-requisite.)


FRE406H1
Culture and Technology Seminars 13L, 13S

Through lectures, videoconferences with other universities and independent activities students explore the impact of new technologies on culture and society, and how these new media may change the ways we think, learn and communicate. Experts present their specialized cultural perspectives and on-line materials (Internet) are utilized.
Prerequisite: FRE206H


JFI225Y1
Second Language Learning 26S

A theoretical and practical consideration of the ways we learn a second language, with a historical overview and critical evaluation of the various methodologies that have been developed; the role of cultural studies in language learning; practical evaluation and development of syllabus, course and textbook materials.
Prerequisite: FSL161Y(73%)/181Y/OAC French (immersion)


FRE384H1
Teaching French as a Second Language 26S

Since 1970 the term "communicative approach" has been used to refer to various ways of teaching and learning FSL. The aim of this course is to attempt to clarify the notions involved in the communicative approach and examine theoretical issues and pedagogical implications related to it. (Not offered in 2001-2002)
Prerequisite: FRE272Y
Recommended preparation: FRE277Y


FRE385H1
Teaching Young People's Literature 26S

Analysis of bibliographical tools available for the selection of literary materials for the FSL classroom. Study of representative works of interest to young people such as novels, detective stories, cartoons, with special emphasis on socio-cultural aspects. Critical analysis of various pedagogical approaches.(Not offered in 2001-2002)
Prerequisite: FRE384H or permission of the instructor
NOTE
See also FRE277Y, 406H


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